FM over Creek
PoorPosted for loadSioux County, Iowa · 096440701 · Structure no. 000000000311320
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.